El Carrito Lyrics in English by Calle 24
Milloncitos is the diminutive form of "millones" (millions). While it literally means "little millions," it's used here to emphasize a significant increase in wealth, from thinking in thousands to now thinking in millions, but with a touch of casualness or even humility.
In the song, the artist sings, "Ya no pienso en miles y ahora pienso en milloncitos" (I no longer think in thousands and now I think in little millions). This word choice highlights his journey from humble beginnings to substantial success, showing how his financial aspirations have grown exponentially.
Calle 24's "El Carrito" is a really fun look at someone's journey from humble beginnings to success, and they're not shy about how they got there! The singer talks about getting support from important people, saying, "Apoyo de los grandes nunca me faltó" [Support from the big guys never failed me]. They admit to some risky business, like crossing "coca y mota" [coke and weed], and being driven by ambition to make money.
It's a story of overcoming poverty, with lines like "Le juré a la vida y al que me humilló / Que saldría de pobre y el sol me salió" [I swore to life and to whoever humiliated me / That I would get out of poverty and the sun came out for me]. You can feel the pride when they sing about buying their first car, "Con mi primer sueldo, me compré un carrito" [With my first salary, I bought a little car], and sending money home. Even though they didn't always follow the straight path, their parents were supportive, which is really sweet. And now, instead of just one car, they have five! It's clear they're grateful for their success, saying, "Todo me ha cambiado, le agradezco a mi Diosito" [Everything has changed for me, I thank my God]. They also joke about getting their dad "Muchas canas verdes" [many gray hairs] from coming home with red eyes, but still tell their mom, "Madrecita hermosa, le pido perdón / Sabe que la adoro aunque fui cabrón" [Beautiful mother, I ask for your forgiveness / You know I adore you even though I was a jerk]. It's a great song about remembering where you came from while enjoying the good life.
